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What is North Carolina HEAP/LIHEAP? – Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

HEAP is a federally funded program that issues heating benefits to supplement a household’s annual energy cost. HEAP program was started in 1981 and is funded by federal government. HEAP also offers an emergency benefit for households in a heat or heat related energy emergency. Additionally, HEAP offers a heating equipment repair and/or replacement benefit for homeowners with inoperable heating equipment.

HEAP may help you pay for Electricity, Propane, Natural Gas, Wood, Oil, Kerosene, Coal, or any other heating fuel.

Do You Qualify for HEAP North Carolina?

To qualify for North Carolina HEAP, you must be enrolled in a qualifying social service program (see below):

Must be a resident of the state of North Carolina

Must need financial assistance for home energy costs

You receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as Food Stamp) benefits or

You receive Temporary Assistance or

You receive Code A Supplemental Security Income (SSI Living Alone)

OR your income must be below 150% of the federal poverty guidelines.

Applications for regular HEAP benefits will be accepted beginning around November of the year.